Spain - Frozen Potatoes - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Apr 5, 2023

Frozen Potato Prices in Spain Reach Historic High of $1,137 per Ton

Spain Frozen Potato Import Price in January 2023

In January 2023, the frozen potato price amounted to $1,137 per ton (CIF, Spain), picking up by 3.1% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated temperate growth from January 2022 to January 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +3.5% over the last twelve months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on January 2023 figures, frozen potato import price increased by +3.1% against December 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in June 2022 when the average import price increased by 15% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in January 2023.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Germany ($1,387 per ton), while the price for France ($755 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Spain Frozen Potato Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In January 2023, the product with the highest price was frozen potatoes prepared or preserved ($1,365 per ton), while the price for frozen boiled potatoes amounted to $765 per ton.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by preserved frozen potato (+3.9%).

Spain Frozen Potato Imports

After two months of growth, supplies from abroad of frozen potatoes decreased by -6.7% to 29K tons in January 2023. The total import volume increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2% from January 2022 to January 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 62% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 38K tons. From April 2022 to January 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, frozen potato imports reduced to $33M (IndexBox estimates) in January 2023. Overall, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from January 2022 to January 2023: its value increased at an average monthly rate of +5.7% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on January 2023 figures, imports increased by +30.2% against August 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 57% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 34K tons in December 2022, and then fell modestly in the following month.

Spain Frozen Potato Imports by Type

Frozen potatoes prepared or preserved (18K tons) and frozen boiled potatoes (11K tons) were the main products of frozen potato imports to Spain.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by frozen boiled potatoes (with a CAGR of +2.5%).

In value terms, frozen potatoes prepared or preserved ($24M) constituted the largest type of frozen potato supplied to Spain, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by frozen boiled potatoes ($8.4M), with a 26% share of total imports.

Spain Frozen Potato Imports by Country

Belgium (14K tons), France (8.3K tons) and the Netherlands (6.1K tons) were the main suppliers of frozen potato imports to Spain, with a combined 98% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, which accounted for a further 1.7%.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +4.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($17M) constituted the largest supplier of frozen potato to Spain, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($8.3M), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 19% share.

From January 2022 to January 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Belgium amounted to +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+4.9% per month) and France (+4.0% per month).

Record High Frozen Potato Prices in Spain Cause Concern for Food Industry

Recent news of the frozen potato price in Spain reaching the record high of $1,428 per ton has raised some alarms among market experts.This has been caused by a combination of factors, including poor weather conditions, a decrease in cultivated land, and decreased imports from other countries.

Farmers in Spain have been hit the hardest by this shortage, as they are struggling to produce enough potatoes to meet increasing demands. As a result, prices for frozen potatoes have risen drastically in recent months, causing concern among food manufacturers and consumers alike.

According to industry experts, the shortage of potatoes is expected to continue throughout the year, and prices are likely to remain high. This will have a significant impact on the frozen food industry, as potatoes are a key ingredient in many frozen food products.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 10311110 - Frozen potatoes, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water
  • Prodcom 10311130 - Frozen potatoes, prepared or preserved (including potatoes cooked or partly cooked in oil and then frozen, excluding by vinegar or acetic acid)

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

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    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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